India, China and the Battle to Define the Global South
The struggle over the future world order is no longer simply between China and the West. From BRICS and development finance to technology and reform of the United Nations, India and China
How Pennsylvania Helped Build the American Public Library
From Benjamin Franklin’s experiment in shared books to Carnegie’s grand reading rooms and today’s battles over access and censorship, Pennsylvania offers a revealing window into the evolution of the American library. Long
The Digital Currency Race Has a Simple Rule Central Banks Keep Ignoring
Every major central bank now insists it is building a digital currency. Almost none of them are winning the argument that actually decides these projects: why should anyone use it? Look at
Double Standards and Discount Barrels
Peter Navarro’s latest Financial Times piece lambasting India’s energy ties with Russia offers a classic case of selective outrage and misplaced priorities. The Trump administration’s recent escalation of tariffs and rhetoric targets
Apple’s $1.1 Billion Tariff Tab Shows the Cost of Economic Nationalism
By any measure, Apple is one of the world’s most successful companies, but even it isn’t immune to the unpredictable costs of protectionist policies. CEO Tim Cook’s recent admission that tariffs could
The EU’s $750 Billion Energy Pledge to Trump Is a Fantasy in the Making
In a high-stakes bid to dodge an all-out trade war with U.S. President Donald Trump, the European Union has pledged to buy $750 billion worth of American oil and gas by the
Cambodia-Thailand Border Dispute and Escalation: Key Points
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Rwanda and Congo Sign Landmark US-Brokered Peace Deal
Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have signed a historic peace agreement in Washington, D.C., aiming to end decades of deadly conflict in eastern Congo and open the door to
When Generals Walk the Red Carpet, Democracy Takes the Back Door
U.S. President Donald Trump’s unprecedented White House meeting with Pakistan’s Army Chief Asim Munir, bypassing Pakistan’s elected government, has sparked global concern. Such high-level engagement with a military leader, not a civilian
Conscious Exploration: Charting a New Course for Travel
After two years traversing the globe—from the kaleidoscopic coral reefs of Southeast Asia to the silent expanses of polar ice, from the tangled roots of mangrove forests to the turquoise-lapped shores of
History as a Strategic Weapon: Why Peace with Russia Demands a Deeper Lens
As Russia reportedly mobilises an additional 160,000 troops for its war in Ukraine, global attention is once again drawn to peace negotiations. Former U.S. President Donald Trump has expressed eagerness to broker
Why Holocaust Education Could Be Key to Peace in the Middle East
As President Donald Trump makes his latest tour of the Middle East, a rare opportunity presents itself—one not just of diplomacy, but of lasting human connection. It is a chance to begin
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